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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.61, 2,791.82 and 938.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.61, 2,791.82 and 938.07 is: 1,405.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.61 : 2,791.82 = 938.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.61/2,791.82 = 938.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.61x = 2,791.82 × 938.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.61x = 2,618,924.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,618,924.93/1,863.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,405.30

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